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Military-style vehicle leads police on multi-agency pursuit across Harris County

5Jan

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Harris County, Houston, National

Military-style vehicle leads police on multi-agency pursuit across Harris County

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A 53-year-old man is in custody after allegedly fleeing from law enforcement in a military-style tractor-trailer, triggering a multi-agency pursuit across Harris County and Houston. https://youtu.be/y0_ctWyiP9M The incident began around 9:47 p.m. on January 4, when an off-duty Precinct 4 Constable witnessed a hit-and-run crash with injuries. The deputy quickly located the suspect vehicle and attempted to initiate a traffic stop. The driver failed to stop, prompting a pursuit. Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies deployed spike strips several times during the pursuit, which proved ineffective. At one point on Beltway 8 near Garrett, a deputy discharged his firearm, but the vehicle continued. The chase proceeded into east Houston, eventually reaching I-10...

Man shot by former neighbor while visiting to pick up belongings in northwest Houston

4Jan

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Houston

Man shot by former neighbor while visiting to pick up belongings in northwest Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A man was shot by a former neighbor while visiting a residence to pick up belongings around 1 a.m. in the 8400 block of Blankenship in northwest Houston. https://youtu.be/zn_tMt5AVCU Officers responded to a shooting call and found the victim with a gunshot wound to the leg or ankle area. He was transported to a nearby hospital and is believed to be in stable, non-life-threatening condition. According to police, after the shooting, the suspect returned inside his home and initially failed to comply with officers’ verbal commands. A perimeter was established while officers continued issuing commands. Around 3:10 a.m., the suspect exited the residence and was taken into custody without further incident. Police said the two men are former neighbors and the shooti...

Man accidentally shoots himself in leg while reaching under car seat in Montrose

4Jan

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Houston

Man accidentally shoots himself in leg while reaching under car seat in Montrose

HOUSTON, TX – A man was hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself in the leg while reaching under a seat in his vehicle in the 1200 block of Eberhard in Montrose. https://youtu.be/zLdO_ajvN-E The incident occurred around 1 a.m. when officers responded to a shooting call and located an adult male with a gunshot wound to the leg. Officers applied a tourniquet at the scene, and the man was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police say the man had been preparing to go out with his girlfriend, who asked him to leave his firearm in the vehicle. He reportedly discharged the weapon accidentally while reaching under the seat.

One cyclist killed, another critically injured after being struck by pickup in dark roadway

4Jan

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Houston

One cyclist killed, another critically injured after being struck by pickup in dark roadway

HOUSTON, TX – One cyclist was killed and another was critically injured after being struck by a pickup truck traveling southbound on Sweetwater. https://youtu.be/5INTTMTMfzU The collision occurred as the two cyclists were reportedly in the middle of the roadway. One was pronounced deceased at the scene, while the other was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. The driver of the pickup truck remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. Factors such as intoxication are still being investigated, but police say the roadway was dark at the time of the crash.

One person found deceased after house fire on Southmont

3Jan

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Houston

One person found deceased after house fire on Southmont

HOUSTON, TX – One person was found deceased following a house fire in southeast Houston earlier today. https://youtu.be/SclAV96j4is Around 3:16 a.m., a Southeast Patrol sergeant with the Houston Police Department observed a residence fully engulfed in flames in the 6000 block of Southmont. At the same time, neighbors were calling 911 to report the fire. Houston Fire Department crews arrived shortly after and extinguished the blaze. While clearing the home, firefighters discovered one deceased individual inside. The identity of the deceased is currently unknown. The Houston Fire Department Arson Division and Houston Police Department Homicide Division are investigating. This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available.

Man shot in leg after altercation escalates in parking lot on North Freeway

3Jan

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Houston

Man shot in leg after altercation escalates in parking lot on North Freeway

HOUSTON, TX – A man was shot in the leg following an altercation that escalated into gunfire outside a facility on the North Freeway earlier today. https://youtu.be/Bk6XWhYAGdA Houston Police Department North Patrol officers responded around 3 a.m. to 4475 North Freeway and found an adult male with a gunshot wound to the leg. He was transported to a nearby hospital in stable, non-life-threatening condition. According to police, the incident began as a verbal altercation inside a business before spilling into the parking lot, where the suspect fired approximately 10 rounds, striking the victim once. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

Fire damages former Whitmeyer’s Distilling Co. warehouse on Nolda

3Jan

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Houston

Fire damages former Whitmeyer’s Distilling Co. warehouse on Nolda

HOUSTON, TX – Firefighters responded to a warehouse fire earlier today in the 5300 block of Nolda Street. https://youtu.be/Ii39trUNAWY The building, formerly home to Whitmeyer’s Distilling Co., appeared to have sustained heavy damage. The distillery had already been permanently closed prior to the fire. No injuries have been reported at this time. The cause of the fire is unknown. This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available.

Two Houston firefighters injured after vehicle slams into fire truck on the Gulf Freeway

3Jan

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Houston

Two Houston firefighters injured after vehicle slams into fire truck on the Gulf Freeway

HOUSTON, TX – Two Houston firefighters were injured after a vehicle slammed into their parked fire truck on the Gulf Freeway earlier today. https://youtu.be/8gQoEReGPaw The crash occurred in the northbound lanes of I-45 near Exit 29 for F.M. 2351 (Friendswood/Clear Lake City Boulevard). Houston Fire Department personnel were assisting Houston police with an unrelated crash investigation at the time. A vehicle traveling at high speed struck the parked HFD truck. Two firefighters were transported to the hospital and are in stable condition. The driver of the striking vehicle was critically injured. A DWI unit was requested to investigate possible impairment; however, the driver is currently incapacitated. Investigators noted there were no signs the driver attempted to brake ...

Man shot multiple times during exchange of gunfire in apartment parking lot

3Jan

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Harris County, Houston

Man shot multiple times during exchange of gunfire in apartment parking lot

HOUSTON, TX – A man was shot multiple times following a shootout between two individuals at the Vickery Parc Apartments in north Houston. https://youtu.be/oZ33Mm2Nr9o The shooting occurred around 10:30 p.m. on Jan. 2 in the 5300 block of North Sam Houston Parkway East. According to investigators, two adult males got into a verbal altercation in the parking lot that escalated into gunfire. Both reportedly drew handguns and exchanged gunfire. One of the men was struck multiple times and transported to a local hospital. The other fled the scene and remains at large. Deputies recovered one firearm at the scene. At least one of the individuals involved is believed to be a resident of the complex, possibly both. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Harris...

Two lawsuits filed after sulfuric acid release at Houston port facility, each seeking over $1 million

2Jan

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Houston

Two lawsuits filed after sulfuric acid release at Houston port facility, each seeking over $1 million

HOUSTON, TX – Two separate lawsuits have been filed in Harris County District Court after a sulfuric acid release at a Houston port terminal, with each plaintiff seeking more than $1 million in damages. Both lawsuits stem from an incident that occurred around 2:00 a.m. on December 27, 2025, at the BWC Terminals facility on San Jacinto Port Boulevard. According to the court filings, an overhead walkway at the terminal broke free and fell onto a pipeline carrying sulfuric acid, causing a large release of the toxic chemical into the surrounding area. One lawsuit alleges the plaintiff was working aboard a vessel on the Houston Ship Channel about 500 feet from the facility when he heard a loud crash and saw a gas cloud coming from the terminal. The filing states there were no alarms o...